Record Store Day 2016: Ones to buy

Support independent record stores AND new musicians.

Saturday April 16 is the most wonderful day of the year for music fans in the UK: Record Store Day. It’s a day that aims to keep business flowing to independent record stores by offering exclusive releases (typically on vinyl) in limited quantities, for sale on just this one day.

But besides simply supporting independent record stores, RSD16 provides a fantastic opportunity to support releases from independent and emerging artists – and this year there are some phenomenal releases on offer. Here’s our guide for new artists to check out this year.

Animal Noise are releasing a black vinyl for their new Sink or Swim EP. Expect catchy indie hooks mixed with hard-hitting alt vibes.